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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - Scenario, Forecast [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Feb. 28, 2018 | Jan. 31, 2018
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Tax expense payment period | 8 years |
Forward Foreign Exchange Contract 5 [Member] |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Notional amount |  | $ 5.0

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